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February 21, 2026

Group seeks to breathe new life into church

In 1986, a small group of Christians came together in Hollister.

No dancing downtown after getting a 5% percent raise

Think it only makes sense. The Council directed city staff ask

Take 2: Veterans embody the best in all of us

On Veterans Day, a bell rings out in a small church in Gilroy. Candles are lit in the sanctuary of St. Mary's. A rifle salute is given and "Taps" is played at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6309 on Sixth St. Two-hundred people come out to publicly thank the local men and women who have served America in all wars and to give special remembrance to those who never came home.

Niner: Welcoming soldiers home

Niner is a 4-year-old German shepherd mix who was born Sept. 9, 2009. He is a very special dog to me. Niner is my best friend and a great companion. He is very friendly and loves other dogs and people. He is great with children and also a good watch dog. He goes almost everywhere with me and loves to ride in cars, boats, trains, planes and - most of all - his sidecar. He also loves the water and swimming.

Best bets in South County …

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Making a few key moves in the downtown core

It's a really good idea, the one JRB, a longtime Gilroyan

‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob’: A poignant look at the founding of A.A.

“Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” is written by Samuel Shem, a doctor and medical novelist, and his wife Janet Surrey, a psychologist. They skillfully lead us through the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous and cover the events that lead to the understanding of the affliction in a poignant and sometimes humorous journey.

NFL lockout to remain in place after court decision

In a decision that is significant but not surprising, the 8th

Take a Day Trip to Playwright’s House

South Valley is book-ended by the homes of two Noble

Sharktastic

Gilroy artist, Karah Karpinski, 37, got her creative side from her mother, Cindy and drive to succeed from her father, Paul. “I’ve always loved to draw and paint since I was little,” said Karpinski, who started painting murals on friends’ walls - everything from portraits to three dimensional murals and cartoon characters. You can see her latest creation outside Robot Shark at 7454 Monterey Street in downtown Gilroy. “I’m just beginning to explore new ideas and getting my artwork onto business’ floors and walls. It’s called illusion or 3-D murals. I do it all free-hand.” Reach Karah at [email protected].

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